ATOMS AND QUANTUM OPTICS
PHY3QMO
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will study the quantum description of atomic systems and the electromagnetic wave. This subject is one of four such subjects at third year level that together constitute the Physics major stream. This stream is an excellent preparation for a career in research or education in the physical sciences and also for honours and post-graduate research studies in Physics.
School: School of Molecular Sciences/LIMS
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Chanh Tran
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: (PHY2MOD and PHY2EMM) or (PHY2CLP and PHY2MOD) and (MAT2VCA and MAT2LAL and MAT2MEC) or equivalent or approval from the Physics advisor of studies.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Introduction to Fourier Optics | Prescribed | J.W. Goodman, 2005 | McGraw Hill |
| Readings | Fundamentals of Photonics | Prescribed | B.E.A. Saleh and M.C. Teich, 2007 | Wiley |
| Readings | Optics | Prescribed | Hecht, 2001 | Addison and Wesley (4th ed) |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse, visualise and solve conceptual and mathematical problems related to and described by atomic physics and quantum optics.
- Activities:
- Problem-solving techniques are modelled in lectures and workshops and partial solutions to selected problems derived in tutorials. Students are assigned a set of conceptual and mathematical problems to solve in the form of four assignments.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Analyse, generate and transmit solutions to complex problems in the field of atomic physics and quantum optics.
- Activities:
- Problem solving techniques are modelled in lectures, workshops and tutorials. Students will use these techniques to solve problems in atomic physics and quantum optics requiring sophisticated application of the techniques.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Use standard technical software to implement computational solutions to problems too complex for analytical mathematical solutions.
- Activities:
- Computational skills will be further extended during workshops by students writing an extended program in Matlab to model and thus solve a difficult problem in atomic physics or quantum optics. The program will include extensive in-line documentation as per standard professional programming practice.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Chanh Tran
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 11 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 11 - 22
Six 3.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 x written assignments(1800 word equiv) | Solutions to short essay questions including mathematical analysis. | 40 | 01, 02 |
| 1 x computational assignment (700 word equiv) | Marks will be awarded for both the appropriateness of the program design and quality of in-line documentation. | 10 | 03 |
| 1x 2 hour end of semester written exam | 50 | 03 |